| Salary band | £50k - £75k |
|---|---|
| Salary details | N/A |
| Location | Bristol |
| Job type | Permanent |
| Company | STR |
| Contact | Ruth Paterson |
| Specialist Areas | Construction |
| Posted | 14th Oct 2008 |
| Expires | 21st Oct 2008 |
CONSTRUCTION SOLICITOR
3 YEARS PQE - BRISTOL
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY PLEASE TELEPHONE RUTH PATERSON ON (phone number removed) OR EMAIL YOUR CV OVER TO (email address removed)
The role would be as an experienced assistant/junior associate within this team of two partners, one junior assistant and a trainee. The emphasis of the work would at least initially be on contentious construction work.
The successful candidate would be able to work within the construction team specifically and the commercial property department generally, and manage a varied work level without the need for much supervision. The successful candidate would be looking to develop a practice in a young firm, he or she will help our Bristol centred construction law team service clients across the firm's four offices.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate should have
·Sound technical and legal knowledge, and knowledge of the property industry's general requirements
·Ability to apply legal knowledge and skills effectively
·Ability to relate to clients and fellow professionals within the commercial property industry
·Adaptability and a willingness to handle different types and qualities of construction work
·Willingness to address and learn about construction and development work the applicant may not have experienced before but which is necessary to fulfil the requirements for the position and the requirements of clients
·Initiative and an ability to find the right solution to problems on their own
·Commercial awareness and confidence
·A demonstrable ability to manage and increase a large and demanding workload
·Good drafting skills and knowledge of standard form contracts and dispute resolution documents (e.g. case statements) without an over reliance on precedents
·Preparedness and ability to offer training to other fee earners within the team and the commercial property department on particular aspects of construction and commercial property in which the applicant has specialised or will be encouraged to specialise
The successful candidate should be
·well organised and believe in the importance of having efficient working systems in place
·socially adept and confident and willing to take on an active role in business development
· able to offer pro-active advice to clients and construction professionals
STR Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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